Mama Elizabeti

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Mama Elizabeti

Mama Elizabeti (hc)

by Hale / Stuve-Bodeen

By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Illustrated by Christy Hale

9781584300021

Elizabeti has a new baby sister, so now Elizabeti has to help take care of her younger brother, Obedi. Elizabeti knows just what to do. She has been taking care of her "baby," a rock doll named Eva, since Obedi was a baby.

But taking care of a real child isn't as easy as taking care of a rock doll. Elizabeti tries to sweep the floor, but Obedi pulls her hair. Elizabeti sifts rocks out of the rice, but Obedi spills it on the ground. When Elizabeti goes to get water, Obedi wiggles so much that the heavy water jug falls off her head. Poor Elizabeti. How will she get anything done?

Author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale team up again to tell a loving and tender story that all children — and mothers — can relate to, as Elizabeti discovers the true bond she has with her little brother. Mama Elizabeti, like Elizabeti's Doll, will prove to be a classic for all ages.

Elizabeti Series Teacher's Guide

Awards: Paterson Prize for Books for Young People

Children's Books of the Year
Outstanding Merit
Bank Street College Children's Book Committee

"Starred Review"
School Library Journal

"Starred Review"
Kirkus Reviews

Honor Book
Society of School Librarians International

More awards...
Interest Level: Grades PreK - 2
Reading Level: Grades 2 - 3
Themes: African/African American Interest, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Cultural diversity, Mothers, Responsibility, Siblings, Poverty
Accelerated Reader: Level: 3.7
Points: .5

Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen has won numerous awards for her Elizabeti series (see full list to the right). A native of Wisconsin, Stuve-Bodeen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania. She now lives in La Center, Washington, with her husband, a park ranger, and their two children. To find out more about Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, visit her Web site: www.rockforadoll.com

Christy Hale has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Elizabeti’s Doll, its two sequels, and Sky Dancers, all published by Lee & Low Books. The East-West House: Noguchi’s Childhood in Japan marks Hale’s debut as a picture book author. She is also an art educator and has introduced young readers to the lives and works of many artists through Instructor magazine’s Masterpiece of the Month feature and accompanying workshops. Hale lives with her husband and their daughter in Palo Alto, California. She can be found online at christyhale.com.